Job summary

You will serve as a MANAGER (Division Manager) in the Contracts Department, Acquisition Policy Oversight Division of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-6 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

Major duties

You will direct and supervise the general functions of the division and will ultimately be responsible for the timeliness, accuracy and quality of the products and services that come out of the division. You will interpret and apply Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON) and local acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to the Contracts Department contracting process and local standard operating procedures. You will coordinate and lead the preparation of the Procurement Surveillance Program (PSP) conducted by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), which includes a self-assessment pre-inspection report. You will develop and update policies, instructions, and standard operating procedures for the Contracts Department to assist in ensuring compliance with Federal, DoD, DON, and other regulations. You will be responsible for the Department's Managers Internal Control (MIC) Program requirements. You will initiate and participate in process improvement initiatives and serve as the Command point of contact for inspections for contract planning, development, execution, administration, and closeout. You will coordinate and respond to various data calls that may be requested at various levels within DoD including Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (DASN), NAVSEA HQ, or to support the Command and Contracts Department.

Qualification

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-5 (GS-13/14 grade level equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading a team incarrying out all policy work related to the scope of the contracting organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: providing guidance, interpreting, developing and implementing new and existing policies, responding to data calls, collecting and monitoring metrics for various functions of the Contracts Department. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY CONTRACTING/PROCUREMENT MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES RULEMAKING AND REGULATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.